Presented by: CoSN, sponsored by HPE
October 20th, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
As K–12 school districts grow increasingly dependent on always-on, secure, and high-performing networks, IT leaders face mounting challenges in managing complexity, ensuring security, and supporting digital learning at scale. With a surge in connected devices, cloud-based applications, and IoT infrastructure, the traditional approach to network operations continues to be tested.
To track how districts are addressing these ongoing challenges and where AI and automation fit into the evolving network strategy, CoSN and Juniper Networks conducted their 2026 follow-up survey of district technology leaders across the country.
Join this exclusive webinar as we unveil key findings from the 2026 report, including:
• Top challenges facing K–12 network operations today
• Year-over-year trends in the adoption of AI and automation technologies
• Leading use cases and areas of highest impact
• Ongoing barriers to implementation and the readiness of IT staff
• Evolving perceptions around trust, security, and ROI of AI-driven networks
This session will provide an updated, data-informed look at how school districts are reimagining their network environments and what steps leaders can take in 2026 to build more intelligent, resilient, and future-ready infrastructure.
Who Should Attend: CTOs, CIOs, network administrators, technology leaders, and anyone involved in school district infrastructure planning.
Speakers:
Keith Krueger, CEO CoSN
Dr. Beth Holland, Managing Director, Research & Policy, FullScale
Pamela Roccobruna, Global Industry Marketing, Education, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
